TechCrunch50 startups, VCs, press, all in one place

TechCrunch50 is in it’s third year. Bigger and better than ever. It's being held September 14th and 15th in San Francisco and just like last year, you can expect two days filled with amazing demos, incredible ideas and unmatched networking opportunities. With 50 companies launching on stage, another 100+ in the Demo Pit, lots of VCs and Angel investors, and dozens of the industry's top though leaders, there's no better place to learn everything you need to know about startups.

Here is what you can expect from TechCrunch50:

• Exposure to some of the hottest new startups from around the globe
• Insight and analysis from thought-leaders across the industry
• Network with Marissa Mayer, Marc Andreessen, Ron Conway, Yossi Vardi, Kevin Rose, and many more
• The best conference after-parties

Make sure you get your tickets soon. You can currently get them for only $1995 (a 33% discount), but they go up to the normal price ($2995) after August 31st, so act soon!

I will be on the Panel of Experts again this year. The judging is done “American Idol” style where the judges give immediate feedback to each presenter. Several winners are announced at the end of the conference.

Microsoft BizSpark is a sponsor again this year. BizSpark will present the “BizSpark Web Audience Choice” award this year to the best startup voted by the audience watching on Ustream. Last year thousands of people from around the world watched the conference live on Ustream. This year you will have the chance to be a judge too by voting online for your choice as best startup.

Check out BizSpark if you are a software startup (less than 3 years old) to get the software, support, and exposure you need to make your startup successful.

Please stop by and say hello if you are at the conference. I will be there from start to finish, and at all the parties. Come join the fun!

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